Archive for the ‘Christmas’ Category

Michael Jackson’s Kids Didn’t Spend Christmas with Family

Monday, January 18th, 2010

It turns out that Michael Jackson’s kids didn’t spend the holidays with their grandmother and legal guardian, Katherine Jackson. Instead, they spent Christmas and New Year’s with some family friends all arranged by their nanny Grace Rwaramba. The reason is that Katherine is a Jehovah’s Witness and doesn’t celebrate the holidays at all. A source talked about the visit they got from the late singer’s kids saying “They were extremely happy and they had a great time. It wasn’t a big deal Christmas with elaborate gifts. It was very humble. They seemed fine, well adjusted, they’re doing their school work. They don’t talk about Michael’s death but they do mention him.”

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Mariah Carey to Sing with Her Mom

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Who doesn’t love Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas is You?’. The singer spoke of her 1994 hit and Christmas album saying “When I realize how that song has become a part of Christmas tradition, it’s crazy to me, thrilling, humbling. You know, I didn’t want to do a Christmas album. It was Tommy [Mottola]’s idea. And I was all, ‘Please I’m a young girl. People don’t do Christmas albums until they are, like, 50. Some sort of last resort.’ But he insisted. ‘No, no. Do it. It’ll be a big hit. So I did and it was, and I’ll always be grateful for that.” Now, Mariah is saying she has plans to do a new Christmas recording with her mother, Patricia Carey, a vocal coach and former opera singer. Now that is what I call a last resort.

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2 for 1 Beyonce

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008


Beyonce decided to give her fans a Christmas gift as she released two new music videos simultaneously. ‘Diva’ is a black and white video which was shot in downtown Los Angeles about a month ago. Melina Matsoukas directed the video. I’m not sure when the video for the other song ‘Halo’ was shot or who directed it but I would assume that it was shot at around the same time and probably by the same person. Beyonce’s latest album ‘I Am… Sasha Fierce’ hasn’t been out for a long time but it already has 4 singles and 4 videos out to its name. Desperate much?

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House of Heroes releases holiday classic

Monday, November 24th, 2008

House of Heroes have just premiered their version of the holiday classic “Silent Night.” The Ohio band, whose most recent album The End Is Not The End was delivered via digital stores, has seen an incredible response with the release making it to the #6 spot on the iTunes rock chart and #42 on the overall chart, with a #1 radio hit single and over 1 million plays on their MySpace page. House of Heroes’ discography includes a 2005 self-titled debut and the re-release Say No More in 2006. Prior to signing a record deal with Mono Vs Stereo/Gotee, the band released an indie project What You Want Is Now (2002) to much critical acclaim and a large grassroots following.

The band’s lush version of “Silent Night” is now available on iTunes
“Silent Night” audio link:

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Mika makes Amy Winehouse a kosher offer

Monday, February 4th, 2008

 

Mika makes Amy Winehouse a kosher offer

Mika has revealed he wants to collaborate with Amy Winehouse on a Jewish album.

Beirut-born Mika’s mother is Lebanese, and having learned that Amy was planning an album of Christmas and Hanukkah songs, he is keen to get involved to “make a statement”.

The flamboyant singer revealed: “I heard Amy will be recording an album of Jewish music once she gets well and I’d like to make a contribution to it. I really like her music. Think about this – me, a part-Lebanese artist working on a Jewish album. I think that’s a nice statement. I’d like to make a statement some day.”

Israel and Lebanon have had years of violent conflict. I’m not sure that Mika singing about Big Girls or Lollipops will make much of an impact on the situation; but I like his sentiment.

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Miley Cyrus Kills Christmas

Friday, December 28th, 2007

If only Mariah Carey wasn’t on vacation in Aspen. I’m sure she would have had a mental breakdown when she heard just how one of her songs got murdered. And by someone the whole country adores too!

Miley Cyrus did the worst cover of ‘All I Want for Christmas’ on Disney’s ABC parade special. It was just awful. I can’t believe she could do that to Mariah… and us! At the very least, the Jonas Brothers did a lovely performance of ‘Girl of My Dreams’. It was lipsynched though. But it was still better than practically killing off the Christmas spirit!
Miley Cyrus Kills Christmas

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